Campus Life Resources

For resources, including graduate student services, student groups, transportation and much more, visit UC's Campus Life Resources page.

Another valuable resource from the Graduate College:  Welcome New Students

Health Insurance

All eligible students are billed automatically for single coverage unless insurance is waived or dependent coverage is requested.

UC graduates who were enrolled in the UC Student Health Insurance  (SHI) in the spring semester 2025 are covered through August 9, 2026. All other students will be billed for UC SHI unless you submit a waiver of SHI for the summer semester by 5/25/26. 

Learn more:

Please Note: Fall starts the 2026-2027 academic year.  If you do not want the student health insurance, you will need to waive the policy again through Catalyst by 9/8/26.

Questions related to student health insurance can be directed to UC Student Health Insurance: UC Student Health Insurance, Lindner Center, Suite 334. Email studins@ucmail.uc.edu or call 513-556-6868. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance

Summer 2026 semester, new UC students will be assessed a fee of $16 on their student bill for Bloodborne Pathogen insurance.  In the Fall 2026, If you elect to purchase the student health insurance policy through UHS, no additional fee is assessed for the academic year.  However, if you maintain private insurance you will be assessed a fee of approximately of $16 each year.  Typically this fee is assessed for fall term with the exception of your first semester.  

Parking

The closest parking garage to our building is the Eden Parking Garage.  Passes are available for purchase through the University Parking Services office.  

Additional Links: 

  • Parking Passes: Parking passes can be purchased as early as April 21st.  The link will update no earlier than 4/21.  Please find the subheading "Student Permits - When to Purchase for the link.  Please note:  Summer term is typically easier to access the parking portal.  For Fall and Spring, we recommend obtaining parking passes as the portals open.    Additional Cost:  The UC Fast Pass is a convenient way to access your parking facility, hands-free! The Fast Pass hangs from your vehicle’s mirror and engages a sensor when you pull into a gated  facility, eliminating the need to scan your UC ID. You can use either of the methods  interchangeably for access.  A Fast Pass is not a parking permit, it is simply an alternative method of accessing your parking facility.

            FAQ for Parking Services

  • Campus Shuttle Note: Summer semester shuttle services may be limited so check the Shuttle Tracker. (There is a helpful app for smartphones called TransLoc).  The shuttle has various routes around campus.  There is a stop right outside of our building near the parking garage.
  • University of Cincinnati partners with the Cincinnati Metro for additional information go to the Metro webpage. 
  • University of Cincinnati (maps)